The Last Watchdog

MAY 20, 2019

Instead of having to trick users one by one, fraudsters only have to deceive the device manufacturer, or some other party involved in the supply chain, and thereby get their malicious code delivered far and wide. To wit, Avast researchers recently discovered several “selfie beauty apps” on the Google Play Store posing as legitimate apps.

Mobile 138

Mobile Spyware Banking Manufacturing 138

Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

These device drivers have often been installed by the system manufacturer. Download the correct driver from the manufacturers site. However, some manufacturers provide their own, closed-source, proprietary drivers. If your system has a hardware issue, it is likely to be a device driver problem.

Manufacturing 100

Manufacturing Software Adware Passwords 100

SecureList

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

It also turned out that the motherboards infected in all known cases came from just two manufacturers. At the time we published our report, Black Basta operators had released information on 40 victims, among them manufacturing and electronics firms, contractors, and others, located in the US, Australia, Europe, Asia and Latin America.

Malware 122

Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Cryptocurrency 122

Appknox

JUNE 23, 2022

Anti-virus giant, Kaspersky, blocked 6,463,414 mobile malware, adware, and risk-ware attacks. Fraudulent apps mask themselves as authentic applications on the official application stores to fool mobile users. The excessive trust in mobile device manufacturers and OS platform security fosters a breeding ground for malware.

Social Engineering 92

Social Engineering Mobile Scams Engineering 92

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Jump ahead: Adware. Adware, also known as malvertising , is a type of malware that downloads or displays advertisements to the user interface. Rather than stealing data, adware is more of an irritant forcing users to see unwanted ads. Most users are familiar with adware in the form of unclosable browser pop-ups.

Malware 105

Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus 105

SecureList

AUGUST 12, 2021

We confirmed several victims in the manufacturing, home network service, media and construction sectors. Most of the commands are used to display fake pop-up messages and seek to trick people into entering two-factor authentication codes. We also found additional connections with the Andariel group.

Ransomware 145

Ransomware Malware Banking Encryption 145